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Dinner before the Paramount Center (Peekskill)

On a Saturday night, looking for a nice venue within walking distance of the Paramount Center-- A couple places look like they have live music, not looking for that, will have enough music at the Concert!

Birdsall House menu looks good, but from the few pix I've seen, place seems a bit spartan inside...

Zephs' has wonderful food but I wonder if it would be TOO sedate before a concert. It's usually extremely quiet... which is nice, if that's what you're looking for. Definitely make a reservation as they tend to book up on Saturday nights and won't accept walk-ins. This reminds me that it's time to go back there!

I love BH and have been there frequently but for the reasons you list I don't know if I recommend it for a Saturday night. The last two times I was there I was disappointed and I think it's because they aren't great at handling huge crowds. (Last time they somehow managed to cancel one of our orders so after waiting a really long time for food one of us didn't receive ANY food and had to pick off of the other plates.) If the beer garden is open, it's especially rough since it about doubles their seating capacity, and I don't think the kitchen (or wait staff) keeps up well. Probably shouldn't be as big a problem as the weather cools down though. But I am definitely not recommending BH as heartily as I once was until they prove themselves to me again.

Division Street Grill isn't great but you should be able to get a restaurant.com coupon for them (check to make sure it's good on Saturday). I'm sure they are used to getting people out in time for an 8pm show.

Thyme is on Route 202 in Yorktown. If you're coming from the Taconic , it's on your way to Peekskill. I'd recommend eating at 5:30 to give yourself time to eat and get down to Peekskill. Same for Little Sorrento.

Zeph's is a major dinner, not something to rush.I personally think it's also somewhat overrated, but either way, it doesn't fit your bill.

Division St. is simply horrible. Go there if you don't like food.

Little Sorrento is very good reliable red sauce Italian-AMerican in an ultra-casual setting.

Thyme is more of a serious meal but very, very good.I agree to leave yourself about 1.5-2 hours to eat there.

Only Birdsall is really a walk form the Paramount. And it's pretty good, if not great. Burger is good, shrimp and grits are good; I find their charcuterie bland at best. Nice selection of beers . Make a reservation for sure.

Peekskill Brewery has improved a lot (new chef I think?) but Birdsall is mostly better.And the Brewery is NOT a walk from Paramount either.

12 Grapes is walking distance and is reliable if unexceptional; the menu is a bit boring. It's world's better than Division though. but then, what isn't?

I would not go to Division Street. Opt for 12 Grapes rather than that. Food is ok - but this is really not a food night, right? It's decent and walking distance. I'm not familiar with Birdsall but it's got to be better than Division ST.